In this product image provided by Volkswagen of America Inc., the redesigned Volkswagen Beetle is displayed.(AP Photo/Volkswagen of America Inc.)

In this product image provided by Volkswagen of America Inc., the redesigned Volkswagen Beetle is displayed.(AP Photo/Volkswagen of America Inc.)

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946139.14532 - Times Union

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946145.14532 - Times Union

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946138.14532 - Times Union

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946144.14532 - Times Union

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946143.14532 - Times Union

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The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere of the 21st Century Beetle at ewerk on April 18, 2011, in Berlin, Germany.

Photo: Andreas Rentz, Andreas Rentz / Getty Images

The Volkswagen New Beetle sits on display during the world premiere... Photo-946142.14532 - Times Union

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Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduces the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Photo: Richard Drew

Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America,... Photo-945748.14532 - Times Union

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Luca de Meo, left, head of global marketing, Volkswagen Group, and Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduce the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) less

Luca de Meo, left, head of global marketing, Volkswagen Group, and Jonathan Browning, president and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, introduce the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, in New York, Monday, April 18, 2011. ... more